Powhatan, LA frost dates
Last spring frostMar 5median date
First fall frostNov 17median date
Growing season257 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone8bZone 8b
How Powhatan compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Powhatan falls between February 14 and March 23, a 37-day window. The first fall frost falls between November 3 and December 6.
- The median last frost is 2 days later than the Louisiana median of Mar 3.
- Its 257-day growing season is longer than 39% of the 388 Louisiana places with a regular frost season (state median 266 days).
- The last frost is 11 days earlier than the zone 8b median of Mar 16. Hardiness zones measure winter cold, not season length, so use these dates rather than a zone 8b chart.
- The weather station records an average of 26 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Bossier City, LA, 88 km away, the last frost here is 5 days later than there and the growing season is 12 days shorter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | February 14 |
| 50% (median) | March 5 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | March 23 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | November 3 |
| 50% (median) | November 17 |
| 90% (late) | December 6 |
Frost here means 32°F (0°C). A median date means half of years have their last frost earlier and half later.
Planting calendar for Powhatan, LA
Powhatan, LA frost dates — last frost Mar 5, first frost Nov 17, zone 8b. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Dec 11 to Dec 25Transplant outside: Feb 5 to Feb 19
Start indoors: Dec 25 to Jan 8Start indoors: Dec 25 to Jan 8Transplant outside: Mar 19 to Apr 2
Start indoors: Dec 25 to Jan 8Start indoors: Dec 25 to Jan 8Transplant outside: Mar 19 to Apr 2
Start indoors: Jan 8 to Jan 22Transplant outside: Mar 12 to Mar 26
Start indoors: Jan 8 to Jan 22Transplant outside: Feb 12 to Feb 26Sow outdoors: Feb 5 to Mar 12Plant for fall: Sep 22 to Oct 20
Start indoors: Jan 8 to Jan 22Transplant outside: Feb 5 to Feb 19Sow outdoors: Feb 5 to Feb 19Plant for fall: Sep 8 to Sep 29
Start indoors: Jan 8 to Jan 22Transplant outside: Feb 19 to Mar 5Plant for fall: Aug 11 to Sep 1
Start indoors: Jan 8 to Jan 22Transplant outside: Feb 12 to Feb 26Plant for fall: Aug 11 to Sep 1
Start indoors: Jan 8 to Jan 22Transplant outside: Feb 19 to Mar 5Plant for fall: Aug 11 to Sep 1
Start indoors: Jan 22 to Feb 5Transplant outside: Mar 26 to Apr 9Sow outdoors: Mar 26 to Apr 9
Start indoors: Jan 22 to Feb 5Transplant outside: Mar 12 to Mar 26
Sow outdoors: Jan 22 to Feb 12Plant for fall: Aug 25 to Sep 15
Sow outdoors: Jan 22 to Feb 12Plant for fall: Sep 22 to Oct 13
Sow outdoors: Jan 29 to Mar 12Plant for fall: Oct 6 to Oct 27
Start indoors: Feb 5 to Feb 12Transplant outside: Mar 19 to Mar 26Sow outdoors: Mar 12 to Mar 26Plant for fall: Sep 1 to Sep 15
Start indoors: Feb 5 to Feb 12Sow outdoors: Mar 12 to Mar 26Plant for fall: Sep 8 to Sep 22
Start indoors: Feb 5 to Feb 12Sow outdoors: Mar 12 to Mar 26
Start indoors: Feb 5 to Feb 12Transplant outside: Mar 19 to Apr 2
Sow outdoors: Feb 12 to Mar 12Plant for fall: Aug 25 to Sep 8
Sow outdoors: Feb 12 to Mar 12Plant for fall: Sep 8 to Sep 22
Sow outdoors: Feb 12 to Mar 5
Sow outdoors: Feb 19 to Mar 19Plant for fall: Sep 8 to Sep 22
Sow outdoors: Feb 19 to Mar 12Plant for fall: Sep 22 to Oct 13
Sow outdoors: Mar 12 to Apr 2Plant for fall: Sep 1 to Sep 15
Sow outdoors: Mar 12 to Mar 26
Transplant outside: Mar 19 to Apr 9
Plant for fall: Nov 3 to Dec 8
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Powhatan, LA
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Dec 11 – Dec 25 | Feb 5 – Feb 19 | — | — |
| Peppers | Dec 25 – Jan 8 | Mar 19 – Apr 2 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Dec 25 – Jan 8 | Mar 19 – Apr 2 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Jan 8 – Jan 22 | Mar 12 – Mar 26 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Jan 8 – Jan 22 | Feb 12 – Feb 26 | Feb 5 – Mar 12 | Sep 22 – Oct 20 |
| Kale | Jan 8 – Jan 22 | Feb 5 – Feb 19 | Feb 5 – Feb 19 | Sep 8 – Sep 29 |
| Broccoli | Jan 8 – Jan 22 | Feb 19 – Mar 5 | — | Aug 11 – Sep 1 |
| Cabbage | Jan 8 – Jan 22 | Feb 12 – Feb 26 | — | Aug 11 – Sep 1 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 8 – Jan 22 | Feb 19 – Mar 5 | — | Aug 11 – Sep 1 |
| Okra | Jan 22 – Feb 5 | Mar 26 – Apr 9 | Mar 26 – Apr 9 | — |
| Basil | Jan 22 – Feb 5 | Mar 12 – Mar 26 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Jan 22 – Feb 12 | Aug 25 – Sep 15 |
| Spinach | — | — | Jan 22 – Feb 12 | Sep 22 – Oct 13 |
| Radishes | — | — | Jan 29 – Mar 12 | Oct 6 – Oct 27 |
| Cucumbers | Feb 5 – Feb 12 | Mar 19 – Mar 26 | Mar 12 – Mar 26 | Sep 1 – Sep 15 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Feb 5 – Feb 12 | — | Mar 12 – Mar 26 | Sep 8 – Sep 22 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Feb 5 – Feb 12 | — | Mar 12 – Mar 26 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Feb 5 – Feb 12 | Mar 19 – Apr 2 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Feb 12 – Mar 12 | Aug 25 – Sep 8 |
| Beets | — | — | Feb 12 – Mar 12 | Sep 8 – Sep 22 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Feb 12 – Mar 5 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Feb 19 – Mar 19 | Sep 8 – Sep 22 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Feb 19 – Mar 12 | Sep 22 – Oct 13 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Mar 12 – Apr 2 | Sep 1 – Sep 15 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Mar 12 – Mar 26 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Mar 19 – Apr 9 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Nov 3 – Dec 8 |
Dates come from the median frost dates and common extension-service timing. Adjust for your soil temperature, microclimate and the varieties you grow.
About these dates
Based on 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals for the Natchitoches #2, LA weather station, 12 km away (elevation 141 ft (43 m)).
Frost dates near Powhatan
- Campti Mar 5 · Nov 17
- Robeline Feb 28 · Dec 1
- Clarence Mar 5 · Nov 17
- Natchitoches Feb 28 · Dec 1
- Coushatta Mar 24 · Nov 7
- Marthaville Mar 20 · Nov 9
- Saint Maurice Feb 28 · Dec 1
- Goldonna Mar 24 · Nov 7
- Natchez Feb 28 · Dec 1
- Flora Feb 28 · Dec 1
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Powhatan, LA?
The median last spring frost in Powhatan, LA is March 5. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after March 23, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Powhatan, LA?
The median first fall frost is November 17, with about a 10% chance of frost before November 3.
How long is the growing season in Powhatan, LA?
About 257 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Powhatan, LA?
Powhatan, LA is in USDA hardiness zone 8b.